I have been off of this listing for a while, but recently reconnected with Dan Delvecchio, the Apple rep for our area.
Here is the listing for the upcoming Apple updates: Note Burlington May 23.
* * * * * * * * * * Apple Spring Tech Update Seminar * * * * * * * * * *
You are cordially invited to attend the K-20 Apple Technology Update on May 15th., in Portsmouth, NH at the Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference Center or May 16th. in Milford, MA at the Doubletree by Hilton, or on May 17th., in Rocky Hill, CT at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, or on May 23rd, in Burlington, VT at the Hilton Burlington. The seminars start promptly at 8:30am and run until 12:30pm.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference Center
100 Deer St. at 22 Portwalk Place
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Click here to Register for Tuesday's event in NH<https://myevents.apple.com/services/public/redirect?token=vz44M71gjvquKgQT2FciFJqUQdRecnAk8lDeNCTJ0nwWA5GobgWcbFNzYkKxUoJinQtcDFE1qcvSTA-ypprJkYgjGfVgn4Dpza7jisjGXJ10gczGb3o9Pc_3V8-AzELw&a=1>
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Doubletree by Hilton
11 Beaver Street
Milford, MA 01757
Click here to Register for Wednesday's event in MA<https://myevents.apple.com/services/public/redirect?token=vz44M71gjvquKgQT2FciFMiZnv756BySZe66QypRaZG_MkMXXJg9kYcVtBarLiEfETnZl_ttfx_jE6EisGmv1OPNZ8UWCNuNWXVhschAaTaPKIlqC2p3o7CUPbfI69le&a=1>
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Sheraton Hartford South Hotel
100 Capital Blvd
Rocky Hill, CT, 06067
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Hilton Burlington
60 Battery Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Click here to Register for Wednesday's event in VT<https://myevents.apple.com/services/public/redirect?token=vz44M71gjvquKgQT2FciFIoB_6gYdY8yJzIbtdwtUH1Fg_LUxeuj9GFX6mpHcHRzcUx0Fom2FYaQvmv9AfJP-3x1mpkcSqCRPlPPEXElcAy1UqmTNnLOZukNtPvQv63r&a=1>
Agenda
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Welcome
Apple Product Update and Announcements: This session will focus on the most recent product and technologies introduced since our Fall Tech Update.
(Presented by Dan DelVecchio, Systems Engineer, Apple)
DiLL: a battle-tested wireless language lab for Macs: DiLL transforms any classroom into a dynamic environment for teacher-orchestrated speaking activities. Teachers can privately monitor student conversations, provide live feedback, and evaluate student recordings via the web afterward.
(Presented Zachary Schneirov and Louie Huang, Swift Education Systems)
iOS 11.3.x / Classroom 2.2 / Apps & Books: This Spring brought with it some exciting announcements in iOS 11.3, Apple Classroom 2.2, and the evolution of the iPad's story in education. We'll step through these changes and how they enhance both device management and teacher workflows. Recent updates to Apple School Manager provide a simple way to purchase apps and books in an area called Apps & Books. We'll review the features of Apps & Books and discuss the upgrade process.
(Presented by Clif Hirtle, Systems Engineer, Apple)
Break
Teaching and Learning with Technology in the Music Classroom : Innovate your music classroom using iPads, apps and cloud based tools for music educators. This session will focus on ways to integrate iPads and various technology tools into the music curriculum through project based learning, creating non-traditional performing ensembles, social media strategies, and e-portfolio websites as assessment tools will also be discussed and explored. Educational content that includes lessons, videos, and interactive games where students will get to explore the world of musicality in fun and engaging ways.
(Presented by Sean P. Hagon, Chair, Professional Music Dept., Berklee College of Music)
High Sierra Deployment: MacOS High Sierra introduces platform changes with the filesystem, firmware, user authenticated kernel extension loading, NetInstall, and deferred software updates. This Spring we will take a deeper dive into some of these changes, we will discuss how these changes require a different approach to deployment. We will update you on the latest guidance from Apple regarding deployment tools, workflows, and resources.
(Presented by Devin McLaughlin, Systems Engineer, Apple)
Augmented Reality and a Preview of the new Everyone Can Create Initiative: Augmented reality on iPad can transform how students learn about and connect with the world around them. We'll explore some of the fantastic new AR apps with the latest iteration of ARKit 1.5. We'll also discuss the Everyone Can Create initiative, a new curriculum Apple is developing, with educators, that helps give students the skills to communicate through drawing, photography, music, and filmmaking.
(Presented by Matt Brooks, Development Executive)
Schedule:
7:45-8:30 am - Registration
8:30-12:30 pm - Presentation and Demonstrations
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Driving Directions to Apple Spring Tech Update Locations
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Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference Center
100 Deer St. at 22 Portwalk Place
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-422-9300
Get directions<http://www.portsmouthharborevents.com/contact-directions-en.html>
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Doubletree by Hilton
11 Beaver Street
Milford MA 01757
Phone: 508-478-7010
Get directions<http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-boston-milford-BOSMFDT/maps-directions/index.html>
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Sheraton Hartford South Hotel
100 Capital Blvd
Rocky Hill, CT, 06067
Phone: 603-422-9300
Get directions<http://www.sheratonhartfordsouth.com/hotel-directions>
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Hilton Burlington
60 Battery Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-658-6500
Get directions<http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/vermont/hilton-burlington-BTTVTHF/maps-directions/index.html>
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Dan
Dan DelVecchio, Systems Engineer
Apple Education
Apple Inc.
(508) 736-1649
www.apple.com/education<http://www.apple.com/education>
Peter Drescher
State Director of Educational Technology
VT Agency of Education
219 N. Main St. Suite 402
Barre, VT 05641
802-479-1169
@VTED_Technology